43 Comments on Dale Earnhardt Shooting Star

Jim Varble on


Nascar will never be the same, without Dale.

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MJ Wallace Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 11:24 pm

I was not the nascar fan then that I am now, but do know while he was controversial, he was DAMN good at what he did. I know it is a rough time for the Earnhardt’s’ , my thoughts & prayers go out to them. He was not just patriarch of the Earnhardt family. To some of us fans and the Nascar family he was a leader one that will forever be remembered as one f the Sports GREATEST!!!!!

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randy king Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 11:55 pm

nice video.. dale was the best..

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sharonR Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:10 am

yes i agree it will the same he in heaven and angel watching over him sure miss my # 3 driver he will never be forgotten RIP dale we love ya

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sharonR Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:25 am

it hasnt been the same since dale sr passed miss that man alot

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mamadew88 Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 9:04 am

Dale was “Mr. NASCAR”.The racing world lost the best. Since his death, the sport has nothing but grown worldwide because of him. He sure was my idol and I miss him so very, very much and when I see Dale Jr. drive, his father is in that car with him.

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Bud Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 10:41 am

I do agree, I miss the black #3 tearing up the track, we miss you Dale, rest in peace my friend…

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Yai Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 9:15 pm

Yes, Dale Sr was one of a kind, a legend. He helped take racing to where it is today. I just feel so sorry for Jr because he can’t run his own Daddy’s company. I fee sure that if Sr were alive you would see adifferent, happier Jr. Theresa did those children wrong and Sr is probally rolling over in his grave, to see how she has messed up DEI and his family. We will always miss Dale Sr.

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Rob on


I used to watch NASCAR, but when we lost Dale, Sr., I lost interest., and hardly watch it at all, any more.

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John Gee Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 1:14 am

You have to follow Jr now if you are an Earnhardt Fan, I know it’s hard as hell without Dale Sr in it, but I learned to do it myself.

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sharonR Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:14 am

i have followed dale jr since dale sr accident he will do his best and follow in his dads foot steps he a great driver and we all love him we will always be a dale earnhardt fan for life till the end hang in there jr and my prays go out earnhardt family .i have meet them all and sure do miss dale sr and he still close my heart to and always will be

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Maureen Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 10:25 am

Come on Earnhardt folks………did you see the Daytona 500 this past Sunday? If so, and if you watched it to the end you saw Dale Jr. knock and bump his way to the front…………….THAT WAS THE EARNHARDT DNA BLOOD. Yes, Dale Jr. can win races if he really wants to and it showed Sunday when he went from 16 to 2nd in a flash………………..we were all shocked! However, I wasn’t because I know if Dale Jr. really wants it he can do it…………..just like his Dad. By the way, I honestly believe Dale Jr. bumped his way to the front when he heard Jamie McMurray was leading. Why? Because Dale Jr. loves and thrives to make and see people happy and he planned to cover for Jamie MdcMurray. Our boy can do it, trust me.

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Maureen Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 10:30 am

Jamie McMurray was down and out; sold his home and everything. I believe Dale Jr. helped get McMurray the job to drive this year for Earnhardt and Ganassi. That win meant the world to/for Jamie McMurray; he needed it desperately. Junior is a wealthy man and very comfortable and secure these days……………just look in his eyes and you can see.



Mark Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 3:14 pm

You are absolutely right on this. That was the talent of Dale Sr showing up in his son. Dale Jr has this in him and I believe this will be his year to show it.



Thelma Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 3:29 pm

I agree 100% He is his fathers son. He is a great driver and I know his misses Sr. We all do . I would love to see Sr in the black 3 again.

allison on


“I’d like to have something for the wife and KIDS if something happens to me.” I tell you what a sad story for this family. Breaks my freakin heart. ;(

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sharonR Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:18 am

breaks my heart to i did meet them yrs ago and they are a wonderful family sad that they lost there dad so sad see this happen and yes i have tons of dale sr and jr placks, car , and u name it i have it and it will be passed on my kids and there kids he wont be forgottten and my heart go out earnhardt family love ya all

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Cynthia Lewis on


Nine years ago today we lost the best race car driver to ever live. He was a man that liked to drive, and enjoyed racing and had the passion for it. Yoday is also my birthday and I was a big Dale fan, and still am. But I have not celebrated with a birthday cake in 9 years on my birthday, I just cant do it i was taking a bite of cake when it was announced he was gone and my birthdays have not been the same. Dale we miss you, and racing has never been the same.
Cindy

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John Gee Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 1:17 am

Right on Cindy, I know how you feel, I have built a website on him that day, click on my name to look.

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Missi Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Just looked at your website. It is great and love the pictures. Thanks for taking the time to make the webiste for all us Earnhardt fans to enjoy forever!!

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Ed.Garbacik on


Dale was the reason I got into Nascar. He was the best and no one will replace him.No one can handle a car like He could.His style was his own.

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Susie Powell on


STILL MISSING DALE!!!! Always will!!!

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sharonR Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:23 am

yes we still miss dale and always will never day that goes by we dont think about him he was a great dad and husband and all we will miss him he never be forgotten he was one hell of a great driver out there 9 yr today he a great friend mine and we wont forgot him ever :*( RIP DALE

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Tammy on


I agree w/ all comments above: I didn’t even know the man, but I cried like the dickens when I heard the announcement on the television. I felt like I lost a really good friend that day. I am a Dale Jr. fan now, he has a lot of his dad in him. In Dale Sr.’s honor I will take a moment of silence today to pray for his family and remember his as he was.

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Tammy Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 6:44 am

sorry for the typo in the last line…I will remember “him” as he was.

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Randy King on


dale sr = best ever.. he will alway’s be missed.. 9yrs and it still hurts.

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Tom on


NASCAR is not the same since Dale Earnhardt left us.
I am sure he would hate how it is running now with all
these new changes. Hopefully this year will be better than
it been the last couple of years.

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Ted on


Every time you look up at night and see the light streaking across the sky ,you will know Dale is watching over us

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Beth on


I simply loved him . I forever will miss him.

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Kelley on


Daytona hurts my heart every year since Dale died. I ache for what Jr must go through every time he returns to that track. I have a static sticker for Dale Earnhardt Day on my car that I’ve had since his birthday in ’01. I have moved it to each car I’ve bought since he died. Now, it is peeling up and gradually falling apart, but the name and date are still there. I truly hope that it will make it till the 10th anniversary!!! It’s right above my gas cap and I remember him every time I fill up. I had a “3″ tattooed on the inside of my right arm immediately after the Atlanta race, when Kevin Harvick won in Dale’s car, the third race after he died. I had been thinking about a tattoo for a while, but never could decide on one that I thought I would want to live with forever. As soon as Harvick won, I knew, without a doubt, and went straight to the tattoo parlor. I’ve never regretted it, not one day! FOREVER THE MAN, FOREVER A FAN–NO3C88GO

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Helen on


The “MAN” will be missed today and always
there will never be another Dale Earnhardt and
I’m good with that cause I don’t want anybody to
ever replace him and couldn’t if they tried!!
I will be a Dale Jr fan till the end of time….
and I pray in time it will get easier for the Earnhardt
Family and Fans!!
Rest In Peace Dale #3

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Carole on


The day Dale Earnhardt died was a sad day for the entire Nascar Nation. At all the races you see fans still wearing the #3 shirts, hats and jackets. He will never beWith forgotten. An what a tremendous loss for the Earnhardt family, especially Jr. His dad was his idol, and people need to realize he is not his dad. Dale Sr. cared a lot for Jr. and sadly they were beginning to bond, when this tragedy happened. We miss you Dale, RIP., and stay strong JR., your fans love you.

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Marilyn on


Helen and Carole, you have said everything I wanted to say. I still have all of his collectibles, and on the first” Race of the Year DAYTONA 500,” I put his and Dale Jr. standups in my TV room. It still makes me cry when I look at the lifesize standup, and Jr. standing next to him, but I will probably never stop remembering him in that way. I just hope that Dale Jr, realizes that we love him as much as his “daddy”!!! What a awesome ending to the Daytona 500 this year, and yes, it did remind me of Dale, Sr. seeing him bumping his way to the front. AWESOME! FANTASTIC! REMARKABLE. Keep that head up high Jr. you have to know we will always br ROOTIN for you just like we did Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

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goldie on


This “ole Goldie” has been around the tracks for many years, I think I have seen the best of drivers, from the 40′s, 50′s, 6o’s and right on up to the present time, but I have never seen one that can outdo Dale when it comes to being a master at getting the job done and with it providing as much excitement as he did. When I am sizing up any new driver, I always seem to want to compare them with Dale. That may not be a fair way, but when you’ve seen the best, what other comparison is there? God be with you, Dale, we can never forget you.

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Mama Donia on


I was fortunate enough to get to meet Dale many times. He could surely intimidate you if you would let him, he was bigger than life, and one of the nicest, most kind people I have ever met, there are no words to really describe him, what you saw on the race track was not really Dale at times, yes he wanted to win above everything but on the other hand he was a very, very tender hearted man. When I get to thinking about him or see something on tv, it still makes me cry a lot, I will always miss him, but will also know he was the BEST and GREATEST race car driver that will ever be. My love goes out to Dale, Jr., Kelley, Kerry and Taylor!!!!!

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JUDY on


Did you hear what D.W. said last week Jr. was raceing like his Daddy. Yes the sport isn’t the same without Sr. But look out here comes Jr. I drive a red Monte Carlo with the plates NMEMOF3 and am proud of both of them.

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mamadew88 Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 8:55 am

Hey Judy, I have always driven a Chevrolet. number one, my Dad would not drive any other as he believed they were “junk”! He always drove one and I admired my Dad for his values in life. Dale Sr. reminded me of my own father and when he passed that was the saddest day in my life. I too drive a MONTE CARLO SS and my plates read “NY 88-31-VRM” I look at Jr. as my own family as I have never missed any race of his and now my grandson is right there beside me cheering “HIS” driver on…….GO JUNIOR – WE LOVE YOU HERE IN NY.

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Judy Hatton on


He was one of a kind. You loved or hated him but the man could drive and see the wind draft and get the job done. Dale will be missed forever. Sorry you just don’t have what it takes.

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Judy Hatton on


That was to Teresa about not having what it takes. I use to have a lot of everything in feelings for DEI, but now I don’t.

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janice slaughter on


the day that dale died, a part of all of us died also. he was a great driver that a lot of people didnot appreciate him for the great legend that he was. he was what nascar is all about, bumpdrafting, wrecking, whatever it took to win and be #1. he had nerves of steel, and i love jr. , but he will never be his dad. dale sr. had the gutsto win. dale jr. is my #1 now , and i will stick with him thru winning or losing. you donot give up on the one you believe in. go dale jr,…..

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karen on


I certainly agree with the above sentiments.

BUT. My heart aches his children.

Jr. should be racing with the company that his Daddy worked so hard to build.

I know that Sr. is Very Uhappy with Teresa as she sure did his kid’s ‘wrong.’

YET. Judgement Day will come and she will have to answer to Our Creator.

Missing Sr.

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swampy on


Being a fan club member of big Dale, I see my “3″ items and it reminds me of a great man who was one hellofa driver. It has got to be something to walk in Junebugs shoes………….good and bad. Now, I will go and play some pool with my black “3″ ball and my 88 cue ball. I’d love to play a race to 5 against Jr on his pool table…..anytime! Hey Junebug, let me give you some free lessons on the game of “8″ ball. They are worth exactly what you’ll pay for them. And life goes on……….

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amanda wilcox on


he is the best and will always be the best for everything the intimidator has acheived in life was earned by him and there will never be another rip dale we still love you and always think of you while watching a race

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